Suspension

Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation

2steps
~12min
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Removal
  1. Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .
  2. Remove the spacer (1).
    Suzuki GSX-R. Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation

  1. Remove the rear shock absorber bearing with the special tool.
Special tool (a): 09943–88211 (pinion bearing
installer)
Suzuki GSX-R. Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation

Installation

Caution the removed bearing must be replaced with a new one.

  1. Press the bearing into the rear shock absorber at 0.5 Mm (0.02 In) depth “a” from the rear shock absorber side surface with the special tool and suitable size socket wrench.
Note

apply a small quantity of the grease to housing when installing the bearing.

: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki
super grease “a” or equivalent)
Special tool (a): 09924–84521 (bearing installer
set)
Suzuki GSX-R. Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation

0.5 Mm (0.02 In)

  1. Apply grease to the bearing.
: Grease 99000–25010 (suzuki super grease “a” or equivalent)
Suzuki GSX-R. Rear shock absorber bearing removal and installation

  1. Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to “rear shock absorber removal and installation” .

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